Yamaha XSR700 2016 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2015
Yamaha XSR700 2016
KTM 690 Duke R 2015
Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR700 2016 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha XSR700 2016
If you want an entry-level motorbike that will keep you happy for a long time, but at the same time has a cool retro look, there's really no getting around the Yamaha XSR 700. With the MT-07 as the technical basis, you're buying what is probably the most popular beginner's motorbike at the moment - just in a different guise. The XSR 700's greatest triumph is its unbelievably elastic in-line two-cylinder, which neither overtaxes beginners nor bores experienced motorcyclists. The throttle response is pleasantly direct and the power develops very harmoniously, there will never be an 'oops' moment here. However, the XSR 700 should be seen as a relaxed cruiser rather than a sporty motorbike. The chassis sways very easily when ridden fast and brings uncertainty into the vehicle. Experienced riders will find it easy to cope with, but a beginner may be overwhelmed.
KTM 690 Duke R 2015
"R" tar vid där standard Duke slutar, eller når sina gränser. På vägen kommer skillnaden bara att märkas i en duell på hemmaplan, men på racerbanan blir den särskilt tydlig. De avgörande faktorerna här är bromsarna, det justerbara chassit och lutningsvinkeln. Det 30 mm högre sätet placerar dig automatiskt i en framhjulsdriven racingposition, ger dig mer feedback från chassit och sätter mer tryck på bromsarna. "R" har redan allt ombord som du bara får med standardversionen via Track Pack - och ännu mer. Nämligen den fina fjädringen och Akrapovic-avgasröret. I gengäld måste du göra små eftergifter när det gäller komfort i vardagen.
